Electrical Site Technician for Greenhouse Automation

Travel throughout South Africa with occasional international travel

Work with electrical, automation and greenhouse control systems

Hands-on installation, commissioning and fault finding

Competitive remuneration based on experience and capability

Long-term career growth within a growing engineering company

Agri Logiq designs, manufactures and supports automation systems for protected agriculture, helping growers improve productivity through reliable, practical technology. Our systems are installed on commercial farms across South Africa and internationally, combining electrical engineering, automation and software to solve real-world agricultural challenges.

We are looking for a professional Electrical Site Technician who takes pride in quality workmanship, enjoys solving practical problems and is committed to doing the job properly. This is a hands-on role for someone who values responsibility, discipline and continuous learning.

If you're looking for a role where you'll be trusted with responsibility, held to a high standard and given the opportunity to grow with a company that values quality over shortcuts, we'd like to hear from you.

The Electrical Site Technician is responsible for installing, commissioning, maintaining and troubleshooting Agri Logiq greenhouse automation systems at customer sites.

You will work with electrical control panels, motors, sensors, irrigation equipment and automated climate control systems, ensuring every installation is completed safely, professionally and to a high standard.

This role involves regular travel throughout South Africa and occasional international travel. Some days will involve fault-finding and commissioning new systems, while others will involve physical installation work, working at heights, pulling cable or spending long hours on customer sites to complete a project.

We're looking for someone who plans ahead, remains organised, communicates well and takes ownership of their work. You should be someone who can be trusted to represent Agri Logiq professionally and deliver quality results with minimal

• Install, commission and maintain greenhouse automation systems.
• Perform electrical wiring, panel installation and system configuration.
• Install, test and configure motors, sensors, actuators and control equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and automation faults safely and efficiently.
• Plan installations by ensuring the correct tools, materials and documentation are available before arriving on site.
• Take ownership of assigned projects from preparation through commissioning and customer handover.
• Maintain accurate service reports, installation records and project documentation.
• Keep company vehicles, tools, equipment and work areas clean, organised and ready for deployment.
• Communicate proactively with customers and the project team regarding progress, risks and required actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve installation quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Support and assist junior technicians and apprentices by sharing knowledge and promoting good working practices.
• Ensure all work complies with Agri Logiq's safety, quality and workmanship standards.
• Valid South African driver's licence.
• Eligible for a South African passport.
• Based in Cape Town with reliable own transport.
• 3–7 years' experience in an electrical, automation or industrial technical environment.
• N-Level qualification, Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation or a related field.
• Candidates with less experience but exceptional attitude, discipline and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
• Physically fit and comfortable working at heights.
• Able to safely lift equipment weighing up to 30 kg.
• Clean criminal record.

Experience with or understanding of:

• Single-phase and three-phase electrical systems (230V / 400V AC).
• Motor control circuits and electrical control panels.
• Low-voltage control systems (24V AC/DC and 12V DC).
• Electrical fault-finding using a multimeter and other diagnostic equipment.
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Industrial sensors, relays and automation devices.
• Basic networking and…